What Are People From Belfast Called?

Name: Belfast
Address: Western Europe, United Kingdom

Western Europe, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

People from Belfast are called:

People from Belfast are called Belfastian.

Demonym:

Belfastian

Pronunciation:

/bɛlˈfæstiən/

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About Belfast

Capital and largest city of Northern Ireland.
Major port city at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough.
Important industrial center, historically known for shipbuilding including the Titanic.
Significant role in The Troubles and subsequent peace process.
Growing center for tourism, arts, higher education, and business.

Quick Facts

Population:: 348,005 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Kingdom
Region:: Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Irish 'Béal Feirste', meaning 'mouth of the river Farset' or 'mouth of the sandbank ford'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Dublin

167 km south

People are called:

Dubliner

Edinburgh

225 km east

People are called:

Edinburgher

London

518 km southeast

People are called:

Londoner

Quick Facts

Population:: 348,005 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Kingdom
Region:: Western Europe

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